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I started blogging in April of 2011. I have met some wonderful people blogging in the world of poetry. I have enjoyed camaraderie and poetry. I write poetry and post photography and memoir. I did this at my original blog called Crows Fete at Google Blogger now closed.

This Word Press blog was initially for a newfound love of Japanese Poetry, especially haiku and haiga. I truly love all forms of Japanese poetry and have been busily studying them throughout the winter of 2012. During winter I wrote one haiku daily and often posted them at NaHaiWriMo on Facebook. I am now beginning to venture out and post my haiku elsewhere. My haiga go to Free Haiga on Facebook. I am now including haibun in my repertoire. This September I combined both blogs for ease. Now I have one blog titled “noh where.” Or, variations there of, as you might see above at any time. My 6 months or so of intense Japanese Poetry was really a spiritual exercise – like therapy I suppose. Today it is spring of 2013 and I have not written much in that genre lately.

I am retired. I spent 25 years in heath care. The most rewarding part of that time was spent working with those who had HIV/AIDS. I also opened a women’s fashion boutique upon leaving healthcare. I loved it! I love fashion, it is such fun. At 67 it is a bit of a challenge. I returned to school and finished my Masters Degree in Gerontology with an emphasis on Creative Writing receiving my degree in 2008. Since retiring I have spent my time serving of boards, working with veterans and elderly new Americans (refugees). I have had to stop volunteering (due to illness). It is something that I have always done and that I sorely miss.

As I like to say, summing myself up, I am old, crafty, stylish, a shape shifter, loyal, kind, an animal lover, I take no prisoners nor any BS, I care deeply for those who serve their country who have seen combat and I am a lifelong advocate for the LGBT community. I am related to crows and ravens. I hate acronyms – and NEVER get them right. I am a practitioner of shamanic healing and have studied many different cultural healing systems. I am in love with my best friend of 36 years to whom I have been married for 31. I am a bit of a dilettante. I am retired, down to two dogs and two cats. We live in a gated community with two gates separating the cats from the dogs; otherwise we would have no animals just flying fur rugs.

Thank you for being so kind as to read what I have written. I appreciate it and look forward to reading your work in return and getting to know you.

My absences are often due to illness … getting old can be a bitch! But I shall always be back!

I often change my icon. Should you see my icon, a drawing of two crows it is my “card” but not my drawing. It is a drawing from the Weiner Werkstatte and contains the artists name upon the card. It was created in 1902 I believe. Copyright began in 1909. The artist’s name shall appear here as soon as I find my book.

Hi, thank you for visiting Source of Inspiration. I wanted to let you know that for some reason, your comment ended up on the spam area. I almost missed it. You might want to check to see why this is happening. Hugs, pat

Hi Liz. Probably better if I wrote you personally, but in this day and age of public broadcasting of our lives (and for that I am not much different than you), I risk this public medium. Two thoughts to share/discuss. First, would like your personal suggestion on working with Amy/Souldipper – a fascinating opportunity seems to present itself with her intuitive sessions. Second, in reading the story about learning to live with the memories and understanding of your mother, I enjoyed “listening” and found your story fascinating, but felt too my lack of response was almost like a silent person on the other end of the phone. There are times still that up close and in person still are the best way. Nodding my head in recognition, a hand on the shoulder at just the right moment, or the occasional “uh huh…” go a long way. I do not know how to present these things over the internet… yet.

Thank you so much for following me. I am now climbing aboard your craft – which can be read in several ways… so many points of contact… I’ve been a devotee of haiku since the sixties… also do spiritual healing, loved your references to Paris in the 20’s, Sylvia beach and Co, am a n animal nut – 17 dogs and one cat -not all at the same time

Valerie I read some of your feedback on Amy’s blog and said hm. Then I came over and read you and simply went wow we have much in common. Healer yes, animals yes, but also urban so not so many animals. I look forward to getting to know you. Thank you for your visit!

Hi Liz (Anne),
I’m a little bit confused about then names but in any way it’s nice to meet you! I red some of your post and since I ‘m not a writer only just a handy women I can’t write so nicely especially in English. But I certainly like to read. Your bio is quite amazing. It looks like you did , do and want to do so much. I wish you good luck and lot of inspiration 🙂

HI Raven, we seem to have a lot in common. We are the same age. My wife works in health care with the elderly, most of whom have Alzheimer’s. I spend a lot of time with homeless people, many who have HIV/AIDS. We are all the same, we seek happiness and and end to suffering. ~ Dennis

I love your writing and your bio. A small slice of your bio intersects with mine, as we have each had the same last name at different points in time. You left an imprint on me framed with gratitude. Good to run into you here.